A Tu-22M3 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in the Stavropol Territory. According to the Ministry of Defense, the incident occurred after completing a combat mission while returning to the home airfield.

The video published online shows how the burning board systematically falls to the ground. According to preliminary data, the cause of the accident was a technical malfunction.

The pilots managed to eject and are alive. They are already on their way to the hospital. The governor of the Stavropol Territory said that according to preliminary data, there was no destruction on the ground and no casualties.

The cause of the incident is currently being established. More detailed information will be provided as it becomes available.